Financial Aid

Act 47 FAFSA Completion Requirement

*NEW THIS YEAR*

Act 47 requires all students to complete the FAFSA. Read the letter and the infographic to the right for more information on what the FAFSA is, who should apply, and why it’s important. If your family chooses not to complete the FAFSA, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania requires the submission of an official DASD FAFSA Opt-Out Form. For questions, reach out to your school counselor or Mr. Probert, DASD Supervisor of Pupil Services, at william.probert@dallastown.net.

FAFSA Infographic.pdf

August - FAFSA Student-Parent Letter.pdf

A Financial Aid Presentation will be held on September 16, 2026 at 6:00pm at DAHS.

Dallastown has partnered with PHEAA to offer a financial aid program for families who would like more information to plan for college expenses. Ed Lane, our PHEAA representative, will be offering this presentation on September 16th starting at 6:00 PM in the DAHS Auditorium. This presentation will cover the different types of aid available to pay for post-secondary education including grants, scholarships, work study, and loans. It will also cover how to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

2027-2028 FAN Slide Deck.pdf

Pennsylvania Student Aid GuideOur Student Aid Guide provides a complete overview of the financial aid process for Pennsylvania’s students. Inside, you’ll find info about most of the state’s financial aid programs and services, as well as links to nationwide resources. All our advice is designed with students and families in mind. We hope you find it helpful as you navigate paying for college!

FAFSA® FAQ Worksheet - Going MerryFiling the FAFSA® is the most important step in the paying for college journey. Review the most-asked questions about FAFSA® with Going Merry.

Top 10 FAFSA® Myths - Going MerryFiling the FAFSA® is the most important step in the paying for college journey, so make sure you know what's true (and what's a myth!).

Resources

Click on the headings to access financial aid resources.

Federal Student Aid – Information about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and links to the FAFSA can be found here. The FAFSA form must be submitted in the senior year for families applying for need-based aid.

FastWeb – Information on merit- and need-based scholarships and aid.

Financial Aid Guide for students and parents

PA Higher Education Assistance Agency – Financial Aid Resource

Dallastown PHEAA Rep: Ed Lane, Higher Education Access Partner

PHEAA- Pennsylvania School Services

Business Cell: 717-798-4381

Email: ed.lane@PHEAA.org

PHEAA free webinars: https://www.pheaa.org/virtual/index.shtml

EmpowerU– Whether you're a freshman just beginning your post-secondary educational journey, an adult balancing family, work, and school, or you're looking for some additional resources to get you through the semester, your educational journey is unique. In recognition of this, PA EmpowerU is working to support all of Pennsylvania's learners by connecting them with the resources they need.

Going Merry - Going Merry is a platform that helps students, counselors, and scholarship providers all improve access to college education. They help students understand college costs and then pay for them, via scholarships and financial aid. They help parents navigate the process of funding their children's higher education and teach them how to maximize their families' financial aid.

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